DIY Holiday Bracelets

Fri, Oct 02, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Feeling crafty and looking for ideas? Pick up a fun craft at the library that you can make at home. Available while supplies last. Projects may require adult supervision. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-11 yrs.

Mon, Oct 05, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Calling all teens! Join us for this special initiative and let your voice be heard! Read a book and write a review to be featured in our online catalog. Earn four hours of community service for your contribution. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 13-18 yrs.

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.

Wed, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Earn volunteer hours while helping make our library an even better place for teens. Make new friends while helping choose books, planning and leading programs and learning new skills. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Color Your Cares Away

Thu, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the soothing world of coloring and creativity. Join us for a relaxing and enriching experience that combines the joy of coloring with the peaceful ambiance of the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Fri, Oct 09, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Spooky Keychains

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Design and create your own Shrinky Dink keychain with a spooky twist! Bring your ideas to life with colorful designs, then watch them magically shrink into one-of-a-kind creations. Materials will be provided. Registration required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 6-11 yrs.

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.

Cooking with Chef Jill: Healthy Smoothies

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Make cooking easy, fun and delicious with Chef Jill! Learn how to whip up healthy smoothies. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Books by the Bay: Adult Book Club - Tell It Slant by Larry Baker

Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Join fellow readers at our monthly discussion group. Limited copies of the book will be available for checkout at the library. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 19 yrs.+

Fri, Oct 16, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Furry Tales

Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Read your favorite story to a certified therapy dog! Reading aloud to a therapy dog may help children build literacy skills, improve reading fluency, and boost confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Bring your favorite book from home or choose one from the library’s collection. Presented by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 3 - 8 yrs.

Mon, Oct 19, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.

Use Your Voice - Workshop for Teens

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn to express yourself and discover the power of your voice in a fun, interactive workshop with local TV and film professional Mauriett Chayeb-Mendez. After facing childhood bullying, Mauriett found her confidence through voice acting jobs for animated series and anime films that stream all over the world. Hear her inspiring story and take part in a mini vocal lesson that will help you find your own unique voice. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get ready to move, play, and learn! This interactive storytime experience shows how music and movement boost language development and fundamental literacy in young children. Learn about activities that use rhythm, songs, and creative play to strengthen listening, focus, and comprehension, all while having fun together. In collaboration with the University of Miami. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Color Your Cares Away

Thu, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Movie & a Craft - Minions & Monsters (PG)

Fri, Oct 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Experience the magic of cinema with the joy of creating a craft. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Oct 26, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Mon, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime experience! Together, we’ll explore how shared reading builds language development and early literacy skills. Families will enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed to spark a love of reading, expand vocabulary, encourage participation, and strengthen comprehension. In collaboration with FIU's Center for Children and Families. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 0-5 yrs.

Paint Your Own Jack-o’-Lantern

Wed, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

This Halloween, paint your own wooden pumpkin to create a unique jack-o’-lantern that you can display at home. No carving required—just have fun designing your spooky, silly, or festive pumpkin! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12-18 yrs.

Fri, Oct 30, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Mon, Nov 02, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Spin Into Fall: Pinwheel Crafting

Fri, Nov 06, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Sat, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Celebrate autumn by creating and decorating your own pinwheel with festive fall colors and designs! Materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or waltonc@mdpls.org. Ages 6-12 yrs.

Mon, Nov 09, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers

Mon, Nov 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join us for stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 1-5 yrs.

READy, Set, Go: Music & Movement - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Color Your Cares Away

Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Mon, Nov 16, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

READy, Set, Go: Storytelling - Brought to you by The Children’s Trust/The Children's Trust Parent Club

Mon, Nov 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Fall Vibes: Canvas Painting

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Get creative this fall and paint a pre-drawn, fall-themed canvas to take home. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. Ages 12–18 yrs.

Books by the Bay: Adult Book Club - The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Movie & a Craft - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)

Fri, Nov 20, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Sat, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Experience the magic of cinema with the joy of creating a craft. Materials will be provided. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.

Mon, Nov 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Mon, Nov 30, 9:30am - 6:00pm

Join fellow puzzle enthusiasts in piecing together a community jigsaw puzzle. For more information, please contact the branch at 305-232-1771 or smithk@mdpls.org. All ages.